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Pipeline 2021

This year, our annual Pipeline previews more than 100 shows coming to public television, searchable and filterable by season, genre, distributor and episode length. Plus closer looks at several films on the horizon.

Programs/Content

Pipeline 2021: Our annual survey of shows coming to public TV

By Karen Everhart, Managing Editor, Mike Janssen, Digital Editor and Terry Fischer, Contributing Editor | November 9, 2020

Current’s latest survey of new programs coming to public TV provides a snapshot of 117 productions in the works for national distribution.

Programs/Content

Film explores ‘quiet revolutionary’ behind groundbreaking TV show of Black culture

By Tyler Falk, Reporter | November 9, 2020

“Ellis Haizlip ensured that the revolution would be televised, and the revolution was ‘Soul!’”

Programs/Content

‘Frontline’ examines global response to COVID-19 in spring 2021 special

By Julian Wyllie, Reporter | November 9, 2020

The three-hour documentary will be directed by James Bluemel, who specializes in reporting first-person accounts of international news events.

Programs/Content

Rita Moreno recounts her remarkable career in ‘American Masters’ biopic

By Grace George, Former Editorial Intern | November 9, 2020

The actor, who overcame adversity to “grab the gold ring,” describes her successes and struggles in her journey to the top.